Sterol esters of conjugated linoleic acids and process for their production

摘要

Novel sterol/stanol esters of a conjugated fatty acid are provided through the esterification or transesterification of a sterol such as beta-sitosterol or a hydrogenated form thereof (stanol). Such novel esters exhibit the combined properties normally possess by the sterol/stanol compound and the conjugated fatty acid and as such are excellent additives for dietetic foods and supplements.